Berkeley County Assessor's Office

General Questions


What is the function of the Assessor?

When is property assessed?

What are the different tax classes?

What is Timber Management and how do I apply?

Real Estate Questions


What is Fair Market Value?

How are real estate taxes determined?

What is real property and how is it assessed?

When can I apply for Homestead Exemption?

When can I submit my Farm application ?

Personal Property Questions


What is personal property and how is it assessed?

I have a leased vehicle. Who is responsible to report the vehicle?

Where do I obtain a business license?

Who do I contact if I no longer own a vehicle listed on my personal property tax bill ?

How do I determine a breakdown value of each vehicle on my personal property tax bill ?

Who do I contact if I have a question about the amount of my personal property tax bill ?

Why didn't I receive a personal property (vehicle) tax bill ?

What is a supplemental bill ?

What do I need to do if I do not receive an assessment form ?

Can I file a current assessment online ?

Why does the Department of Motor Vehicles ask for an old receipt ?

When are the tax bills sent out ?

Why am I paying on a vehicle that I no longer own ?

What if the vehicle I am driving does not appear on my tax receipt ?

If I need a supplemental bill made, can I send someone other than myself to have the bill made ?

Do I need to bring anything with me to have a supplemental bill made ?

Are there any discounts on personal property bills for seniors or the disabled ?

Do I have to pay taxes on vehicles that do not have tags or that I am not driving ?

Is there ever a point where a vehicle is too old to pay taxes on ?

I am ACTIVE military. Do I still pay personal property taxes on vehicles registered in my name ?

Why does my old address appear on my tax receipt ?

I am a new resident of West Virginia. My vehicle is already titled in West Virginia, but I need to renew my tags. Do I need anything from the Assessor's Office before I go to the Department of Motor Vehicles ?

I have always lived in West Virginia, but I have never owned a vehicle. Do I need anything from the Assessor's office before I go to the Department of Motor Vehicles ?

I am moving to West Virginia and my vehicle is currently titled in another state. Do I need anything from the Assessor's Office to title my vehicle in the State of West Virginia ?